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Av. Canónigo Ramos Y Teófilo Sáenz Edificio LUXOR Diagonal Al Parque Sesquicentenario

03260 0995

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Armored Cavalry Military Museum

The historical museum is located in what is now the property of the 11th Galapagos Armored Cavalry Brigade based in the city of Riobamba. Military Museum "Historic House" of the Galapagos Armored Cavalry Brigade No. 11 These lands were the jurisdiction of the “San Nicolás” farm, located north of the city at the exit to Guano and owned by Colonel Melchor Costales. The owner built a farm house to house the workers, replacing an existing shack. This house was later refurbished and is what is now known as the Brigade's current museum. There are historical references that the peace treaty of the so-called "War of the Center" was signed in the Hacienda San Nicolás house, where the revolutionary forces of Alfaro confronted the conservatives. Attractions of the Riobamba Military Museum Room 1: Communications Here you can see the evolution of communication, it is a light look at the existence of the company and its technical and functional evolution. Room 2: Artillery There are American and Italian howitzers, anti-aircraft machine guns, etc. Room 3: Infantry It dates from 1798 when rifles began to be made with much more modern technology. Weapons also have their corner in this museum, rifles and other weapons of the Armed Forces are exhibited. Room 4: Exhibitions Photos of events that occurred in the city, photos of the commanders and founders are exhibited. Room 5: Cavalry There are different types of chairs and accessories used by the cavalry. Room 6: Furniture A variety of objects are presented; among these uniforms, military beds, religious images and sabers. Hours of operation of the Military Museum of Armored Cavalry Previous call.

1.29 Km.

Hill of Quito

On the site of the famous battle of Tapi, a place of pilgrimage and enjoyment rises. The "Loma a Quito" is a complex that integrates the San Antonio de Padua Church and the April 21 Park, where you can see the Narea mural What should you know? The San Antonio de Padua Church is located on Argentinos and Juan Lavalle streets. Parque 21 de Abril is located between Calle Argentinos, Av. Miguel Antel León and José Orozco. On April 21, 1822, in the "Loma de Quito" the battle of independence "Batalla de Tapi" was fought, a confrontation that occurred between elements of the independence forces led by the Venezuelan general Antonio José de Sucre and the royalist forces commanded by Colonel Nicolás López. This is a cavalry action performed without firing a single bullet. On this elevation, the beautiful church located at the top of the Loma de Quito is currently erected, and is run by the Franciscan fathers. In its construction, its domes stand out, as well as the interior paintings painted by Spanish, Italian and Ecuadorian artists. The start of construction of the temple was on August 26, 1883 and it was blessed on April 15, 1951, being its promoter Fray Toribio López, it is one of the most popular temples for the faithful, a large number of celebrations are held here. liturgical acts throughout the year.

1.78 Km.

Saint Anthony of Padua Church

Also known as the Church of the Loma de Quito, it has spectacular architecture, where the image of the Lord of Great Power and the Immaculate Conception stands out. A work that embellishes the city of Riobamba. San Antonio de Padua Church Riobamba Construction: XIX century Architectural style: Neoclassical San Antonio de Padua Church Architectural Review Its Solomonic columns form three naves, in the upper part of the altar is the image of San Antonio, in the lower left part San Francisco, in the center the Lord of Great Power and to the right the image of the Immaculate Conception. Location San Antonio de Padua Church The site chosen for this church and its convent is one of the most beautiful in Riobamba; located in an upper area of the city, in front of the 21 de Abril park, a historic place that recalls the libertarian events of 1822. The construction of this church begins in 1935, being the Franciscan priest P. Toribio López who directs the works and the author of the plans, the Arch. Aulestia. The construction ends in 1958 and in 1964 the main bell tower with a public clock is placed. In the central altarpiece are the effigies of Jesus del Gran Poder, the Immaculate Conception, Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Anthony of Padua. Riobamba Eucharist Schedule The church opens its doors from Monday to Sunday during Eucharist hours. Monday 07h00 and 08h00. Tuesday to Saturday 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sunday 6:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Attractions San Antonio de Padua Church The main altar of gold leaf with the sculptures of San Antonio de Padua, San Francisco, Jesús del Gran Poder and the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception. On the outside of the church is the Clock of the main dome.

1.79 Km.

Mural of Narea

The large-scale Nationality Mural, painted in Narea, speaks of our nationality, from its origins to the present time. What should you know? The Mural of the History of Riobamba, also identified as the Mural of Narea, alluding to its author Eloy Narea, was a project that was financed by the Riobamba Rotary Club and the Ecuadorian Ceramics Company. The chosen place was the 21 de Abril park, on one of its walls this ceramic mosaic of more than 1200 pieces was placed; work that concluded in April 1975. Considered one of the best works of art in the city, the mural is a civic and educational space to study and disseminate the history of these territories from pre-Hispanic times to the 20th century.

1.83 Km.

April 21 Park

In the Battle of Riobamba a victory was achieved that began to light the flame of the Independence of Ecuador. Recalling the memories of the Battle of Riobamba in 1822, it is said that this cavalry encounter began right in the streets of the south of the city where patriots and royalists clashed. After an arduous battle, the tremendous insult culminated in the plains of Tapi. Upon his triumphant return, Marshal Antonio José de Sucre climbed to the highest point in the city where he proclaimed the phrase that would motivate his entire patriotic army: "From this hill, to Quito..." The park commemorates the historical event with a commemorative pyramid , the bust of General Juan Galo de Lavalle and the historic mural worked on by Eloy Narea. “On December 19, 1921, the ordinance was issued for the erection of a monument to the heroes of the Battle of Riobamba on the Loma a Quito; On April 21, 1922, the April 21 Park was handed over. On January 19, 1923, Natale Tormen reports having completed the commemorative pyramid of the park” (Cepeda, 2010, p. 260. Riobamba). SCHEDULE From 06:00 to 19:00 every day. ATTRACTIONS San Antonio de Padua Church, Nationality Mural, Commemorative Pyramid and bust of Juan Galo Lavalle.

1.85 Km.

Concept Mothers Museum

What should you know? Opening hours of the Museo de las Madres Conceptas Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost of admission to the Museo de las Madres Conceptas $3.00 adults and $1.50 students. Museum of the Convent of the Conception of Riobamba The Religious Art Museum of the Convento de la Concepción is considered one of the best religious art museums in Ecuador, due to the quality and value of the works it possesses. It belongs to the Convent of the Madres Conceptas and is considered a historical-cultural jewel of the religious tradition of ancient Riobamba. It is distributed in 14 rooms where a large number of sculptures, canvases, furniture, priestly ornamental elements woven in gold and silver, replicas of the cells of the concept mothers and silverware and goldsmith objects from the 17th and 18th centuries are exhibited, such as the monstrances . The Conceptas de Riobamba Religious Art Museum, established in 1980 and remodeled in 1997, is one of the jewels of the culture, history and religious tradition of the old and new Riobamba. It brings together a valuable collection that represents the highlights of the Quito School of Art. According to the chronicles of the Monastery, the foundation of the convent in the old Riobamba took place in 1605. Visiting its valuable samples we admire the art, discover the faith of our people and receive the good news of the truths, religious and human values that they and we believe. At the end of the tour, the Conceptas Mothers invite you to visit a souvenir room where you will find: crucifixes, bracelets, denarii. In the 14 rooms, paintings, sculptures, goldsmithing and sculpted stone are exhibited, dating from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries; in room 15, a permanent exhibition of photographs of the Lord of Good Success, Patron Saint of Riobamba, and of the Holy Tuesday procession. Attractions of the Madres Conceptas Museum ROOM 1: ANGELS In this room the angels Gabriel, Rafael among others are exhibited, being the symbol of evangelization in the 16th century. ROOM 2: THE NATIVITY Urns with the birth of the Child Jesus are exhibited, demonstrating the great imagination and devotion of the people. ROOM 3: PETER Normal-size images that were used for the processions are exhibited and at the same time the denial of Pedro is shown. ROOM 4: HOLY WEEK This room shows the customs and the great respect that people have for Holy Week or Major Week. ROOM 5 AND 6: CRUCIFIXES In this room different crucifixes made by a sculptor passionate about religion are exhibited. ROOM 7: TRINITY There are several pieces of sculpture some of them are covered with gold and silver. ROOM 8: MARY Here are paintings from the colonial era that still exist today. ROOM 9: CORONATION There are several representations on the transition of the Virgin. ROOM 10: MASS AND HOLINESS In this room we will find several models of oil paintings on canvas, wooden sculptures, polychrome and silver. ROOM 11: FURNITURE Here you can find objects made with leather, figures with relief, the special thing about this room are the bargueños. ROOM 12: DAILY LIFE This room is a vivid representation of how cloistered nuns usually live. ROOM 13: WOOD AND CERAMICS There are decorated and carved objects that only wealthy people kept. ROOM 14: TREASURES The most outstanding monstrances from the 17th and 18th centuries are exhibited in this room. ROOM 15: LORD OF GOOD EVENT In this room there is a permanent exhibition of photographs of the "Lord of Good Success" and the Holy Tuesday procession.

1.96 Km.